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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 19, 1988
Filed:
Mar. 13, 1986
Gerard Guenin, Meyzieu, FR;
Guy Herubel, Marly le Roi, FR;
Raymond Bargain, Sartrouville, FR;
Michel De Mendez, Montlhery, FR;
Souriau & Cie, , FR;
Abstract
The invention relates to an electric connector with a contact element of shape-memory material. The connector has at least one conducting male part and/or a female part intended to be inserted the one into the other for ensuring or breaking electric conduction. One at least of the male or female parts is of a shape-memory conductive material, at least at its active contact end. The male or female part is formed in a manner to enable its tight adaption to the complementary female or male part in a first shape-memory state and to enable ensurance of disengagement of the complementary female or male part in a second shape-memory state. Application to electric connectors used in electromechanics aeronautical or space electronic installations, information or telematic material.